Lead Engineer- Modeling & Simulation

Faith Technologies•Menasha, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) is searching for a Modeling and Simulation Lead Engineer to support the R&D product group in Menasha, WI. As a Modeling & Simulation Lead Engineer in the R&D group, you will be responsible for developing advanced modeling and simulation environments for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems and enclosures used in distributed energy resources and power distribution. Collaborating with subject matter experts, product strategy teams, and systems engineers, you will create accurate and efficient simulations that meet requirements and support product development. Furthermore, you will develop and oversee the implementation of modeling and simulation processes as critical milestones for development and validation of technologies and products within the Product Engineering organization. Through your expertise, you will play a key role in driving innovation and performance improvements in distributed energy and power distribution systems.

Requirements

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
8+ years of experience in systems simulation.
Knowledge of multi-physics modeling software such as Simulink, Simscape, Simcenter Amesim, GT Suite, or similar OR experience with using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to develop models and conduct analysis
Proficient in development and use of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), model-in-loop (MIL), and/or software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation platforms
Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power, or power distribution concepts including uninterrupted power supply, power converters, switchboards, and/or other power electronics
Demonstrated implementation of real-world power generation and distribution problems into complex modeling and simulation platforms
Demonstrated development and implementation of modular component models with scalable flexibility for various levels of simulation fidelity

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine learning models generated from data a plus
Experience with development of SIL, MIL, and HIL platforms for verification and validation of controls software
Experience using multi-physics simulation software for systems, computational fluid dynamics software, or finite element analysis software for design
Strong understanding of controls systems, particularly battery management, thermal system management, and energy management software and development and verification through use of simulation frameworks
Experience using version control for modeling and simulation including Git or other similar tools
PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering with demonstrated simulation experience, or demonstrated engineering research background

Responsibilities

Develop physics-based modeling and simulation environment for a variety of electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems for distributed energy resources and power distribution
Develop FEA or CFD simulations of critical components and structures to optimize robustness, cost, and guide product manufacturing
Conduct product architecture trade studies and optimization to ensure maximized performance and minimal costs
Integrate cost, weight, and specification data of components, systems, and renewable energy fuels into simulation models for technoeconomic analysis of architecture options
Collaborate with subject matter experts to characterize components and systems in a simulation environment and communicate analysis results
Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data driven modeling and analysis tools
Use models and simulation platforms to verify and validate controls software
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.